Description
Sizzling Italian Drunken Noodles bring bold Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with spicy sausage and perfectly al dente pasta. Hearty ingredients dance together, creating a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pappardelle noodles
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves freshly minced garlic
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoons parsley flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Olive oil (for sauteing)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta to al dente perfection according to package guidelines. Carefully drain and set aside, preserving its tender texture.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Crumble spicy Italian sausage into the pan, cooking until thoroughly browned and crisp. Transfer cooked sausage to a separate plate.
- Introduce sliced onions and colorful bell peppers into the same skillet. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauté until vegetables become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, allowing liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors. Incorporate crushed tomatoes and return sausage to the skillet. Gently fold in fresh parsley and fragrant basil.
- Introduce drained pasta into the robust sauce, using tongs to ensure each strand is generously coated with the aromatic mixture. Toss thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Remove skillet from heat and plate immediately. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Select robust, high-quality Italian sausage with good fat content for maximum flavor complexity.
- Consider using dried chili flakes to enhance spiciness if your sausage isn’t particularly hot.
- Drain pasta quickly to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect al dente texture for authentic Italian experience.
- Substitute white wine with chicken broth for non-alcoholic version without compromising rich taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg